Comparison

Network Analyzer vs SimpleLink™ Wi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

Diagnose Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues with a suite of network analysis tools. Discover devices on your LAN, test connectivity with ping and traceroute, and scan for open ports.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Device discovery
  • Ping and traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Network information display
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Network Analyzer is a free, easy-to-use network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy diagnostic instrument. Scan your network, discover every device connected to it, and troubleshoot connection problems in seconds - no technical background or extra hardware required. Built for curious home users and IT professionals alike, it packs a LAN device scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner, DNS lookup, and whois into one clean, fast app. Try it for free, and upgrade to Network Analyzer Pro whenever you want advanced tools like traceroute visualization on the map, internet speed test, Wake on LAN, IP calculator, MAC address browser, and more. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all network devices - IP addresses of all discovered devices - MAC addresses and vendor names of discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery name where available - Reachability (ping) test of discovered devices - IPv6 availability and discovered IPv6 addresses Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay including IP address and hostname for every network node - Country detection of the analyzed server - Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom port ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Description of the known open port services Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Support for both classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or one specific type - Support for A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, TXT records Network information: - Default gateway, external IP (v4 and v6), DNS server, HTTP proxy - Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address (v4 and v6), and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network information such as IP address and network type, with dual SIM support More: - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere - Detailed help - Regular updates

About

SimpleLink™ Wi

This app configures, connects, and communicates with specific wireless devices for IoT applications. It helps users set up Wi-Fi connections and discover other devices on the network.

Highlights
  • Configure Wi-Fi device to connect to access point
  • Locate other SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices
  • Connect microcontrollers to IoT
  • Add embedded Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Single-chip Wi-Fi solution
Features
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The SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Solution Starter Pro mobile app is a tool for users to configure, connect and communicate with TI's CC31xx and CC32xx devices. • Configure the SimpleLink Wi-Fi device to connect to an access point • Locate other SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices connected to the network The SimpleLink Wi-Fi family is the first in a series of easy to use, low power wireless connectivity solutions for the IoT. This Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ chips and modules allow customers to easily add embedded Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity to a wide-range of home, industrial and consumer electronics. • SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC31xx: Connect any microcontroller (MCU) to the Internet of Things with this wireless network processor • SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC32xx: Industry's first single-chip Wi-Fi solution with user-dedicated programmable MCU For more information on the SimpleLink Wi-Fi family, or to download the latest host embedded code, visit: www.ti.com/simplelinkwifi

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
SimpleLink™ Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Analyzer at 4.6 against SimpleLink™ Wi's 1.0. Network Analyzer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 3). SimpleLink™ Wi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, SimpleLink™ Wi every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Analyzer versus SimpleLink™ Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerSimpleLink™ Wi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetTexas Instruments

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

All ratings6,792 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,674 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

SimpleLink™ Wi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate speed test results
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced network analysis tools
  • Ability to block unauthorized devices
  • Real-time network monitoring and alerts
  • Improved dark mode compatibility

SimpleLink™ Wi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleLink™ Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleLink™ Wi free?
SimpleLink™ Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or SimpleLink™ Wi?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while SimpleLink™ Wi averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or SimpleLink™ Wi have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; SimpleLink™ Wi does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or SimpleLink™ Wi?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and SimpleLink™ Wi every 10 months. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on November 5, 2026 and SimpleLink™ Wi on November 2, 2026.

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